vegetable variety in zone 7b
Redbor kale in zone 7b
Redbor · Brassica oleracea var. acephala
- Zone
- 7b 5°F to 10°F
- Growing season
- 220 days
- Days to harvest
- 50 to 75
The verdict
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About Redbor
Mild, sweet, deep purple-red curly leaves that intensify in color with cold. Salads, ornamental edible plantings. Hardy, ornamental, slow to bolt.
Critical timing for zone 7b
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Common challenges in zone 7b
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust pressure heavy in piedmont
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Brown marmorated stink bug
- ▸ Late summer disease pressure
Modified care for zone 7b
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Redbor in adjacent zones
Other kale varieties for zone 7b
- Curly Vates
Strong, slightly bitter, the classic curly-leaf kale; deep frilled leaves. Soups, smoothies, kale chips, saute…
- Lacinato
Earthy, sweet after frost, tender enough for salads; long blue-green dimpled strap leaves. Italian Tuscan clas…
- Red Russian
Mild, tender, red-purple veins on flat oak-leaf shape; the most salad-friendly kale. Salads, sauteing, smoothi…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Redbor kale grow in zone 7b?
Yes. Redbor is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8a, which includes zone 7b.
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Image: "Brassica oleracea var. acephala Redbor 0zz", by Photo by David J. Stang, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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